Title of Article: Schools to Measure Student Body Mass

• Date Posted:
• Author:Matt Bower
• Source / (Link if possible):Warwick Online

What is the issue addressed in this article?

In gym class, measuring kids BMI to try and help stop childhood obesity.

What was main point of article?

THe main point is the battle back and forth between parents and school district's different opinions on whether BMI's should be measured and tracked.

What have we read that relates to this topic?

-Change in vending machines
- (no sugar drinks)
- re-weighed at end of gym year

What opinions did the group have about this issue?

We all agreed that kids should have their BMI's measured at school but think that the teacher crossed the line by taking the granola bar.

Discussion Moderator:

Recorder/Poster: Sarah Mentzer